8 Strength Movement Patterns for Athletes

Athletes need to build strength and often times are motivated to lift weights, however, aren't aware of the recipe to create a strength program, especially one geared towards athletes.

In their defense, it can be confusing. So many variables to consider from appropriate sets, reps, in-season v off-season considerations, sequence of exercises, rest intervals, eccentric v concentric focus, bilateral v uni-lateral, what type of strength - foundational strength? relative strength? maximal strength? speed-strength? strength-speed? static strength and on it goes....

To provide athletes a starting point, we coach them on following 8 movement patterns, not to be confused with muscle groups, ie bodybuilding style training.

After a warm-up, we always start with Rate of Force Development (RFD) exercise/s such as Jump Squats, Med Ball Chest Pass for eg. then proceed into lifting weights.

For sake of simplicity, for a general strength program, follow these 8 movement patterns and athletes will develop a well-rounded strength program. Complete the 8 movement patterns in a week, based on scheduling demands.